Nakiska Snowdown
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The world's ski cross and snowmobile freestyle stars are coming together on December 8, 2012 when the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup and the Monster Energy Snowmobile Freestyle headline the Nakiska Snowdown. You’ll want to get there early to take in Snow Farmer (an open market to kick off winter), a free KidZone, a beer garden and an amateur invitational DJ contest.
Schedule of events - Saturday, December 8, 2012
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Festival area open
11 a.m. - Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup
12:30 p.m. - Awards
1 p.m. - Monster Energy Snowmobile Freestyle
Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup
2012 will mark the birth of the Nakiska Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup stop. As the first race on the ski cross World Cup circuit, the event will set the stage for the upcoming season. One-hundred and ninety of the world’s best skiers, from 25 nations, will be vying for $30,000 in prize money awarded to the medallists.
With an ideal layout and easy accessibility, Nakiska Mountain Resort is a prime location to host this world-class event. A quick 45-minute drive from Calgary guarantees athletes a cheering section that will push them to compete at their best, plus the resort’s base area offers spectators easy access to all the Nakiska Snowdown festivities.
Thursday, December 6, 2012 - Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup - Training
Friday, December 7, 2012 - Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup - Qualifications (Results)
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup - Finals (Results)
Monster Energy Snowmobile Freestyle
The best snowmobile freestylers in the world will come together for the first time at Nakiska in an event of epic proportions. Paul Thacker, Joe Parsons, Cory Davis and Brandon Cormier will rock it out after the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup. Event brought to you by Nakiska Mountain Resort.
Paul Thacker – Check him out
Anchorage, Alaska
Joe Parsons – Check him out
Yakima, Washington
X Games medal count: 9
Cory Davis – Check him out
Soldottna, Alaska
X Games medal count: 2
Brandon Cormier – The new kid on the block
Whitehorse, Yukon
Accomplishments: Filming with S.O.S and 509; Back flipping in the backcountry
* This is not an Alpine Canada sanctioned event
Snow Farmer
A knock off of the weekend farmers’ market, vendors will sell, hock, trade and demo everything from the hottest skis to the best hot apple cider this side of the Rockies. If you’d like to be a vendor contact us right away as space is limited.
Kidzone
If you’re a kid for real or a kid at heart this zone is built for you. Bring your Sharpie and a helmet to collect autographs from all the athletes as they come off the track. Parents will find that climbing on snow castles, bouncing around the activates and sipping hot chocolate will not only tire out their youngsters, but it will also be the best day of their lives so far! The best part is kids 12 and under can ski free at the Nakiska Ski Area on Dec. 8, 2012. Parents can pick up a coupon for the offer at the Alpine Canada office before Dec. 7. You must have the coupon for kids 12 and under to ski free so be sure to stop by and grab one!
Alpine Canada office:
Suite 302, 151 Canada Olympic Road S.W.
Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
DJ Contest
If you think you have what it takes to get the crowd roaring and the athletes pumped then send us a demo as soon as you can - the deadline is October 31, 2012. The Canadian ski cross team will be the judges of which DJs get the high-rise scaffold at the finish to compete for a few bucks and bragging rights. Contact us for more information.
Launch Party with the Broken Toyz
Join us Sunday, Dec. 2 at Morgan's Pub in Calgary to celebrate the kick off of the first ever Nakiska Snowdown! Come early to meet members of the Canadian ski cross team before they compete against the best in the world Dec. 8 in Nakiska.
Sunday, Dec. 2
Tickets: $20 at the door
All proceeds go to the Canadian ski cross team
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Morgan's Pub
1324 17th Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alta.
Contact us
Kelly Angele
403.818.0838
kangele@alpinecanada.org
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Volunteer
Become a volunteer at the Nakiska Snowdown
For the first-time ever, the Audi FIS Ski Cross Work Cup is being held at Nakiska, Alta. We’re accepting enthusiastic, fun-loving and hard-working individuals to help make this the No. 1 must-see on-snow event of 2012! You will have the opportunity to get up close to the action and have a chance to meet our Canadian ski cross team!
Volunteer opportunities include:
Base-area installations – Dec. 3-5
Course crew – Dec. 3-8
Dye crew – Dec. 6-8
Slipping – Dec. 6-8
Gate keeping – Dec. 6-8
Start area – Dec. 6-8
Finish area – Dec. 6-8
Timing – Dec. 6-8
Equipment – Dec. 3-8
Tear-down crew – Dec. 8-9
As part of our thanks, volunteers who commit to three or more consecutive days receive:
Accommodation
Descente jacket
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Volunteer party
Après-ski in the Volunteer Centre
Lift ticket (for days volunteering)
For volunteers who can commit to one day, you will receive:
Lunch
Lift ticket (for days volunteering)
Après-ski in the Volunteer Centre
Gifting
For further information contact Cheryl Harris, volunteer co-ordinator at charris@alpinecanada.org or 403.815.5455
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Media
Photographers, reporters and videographers working on assignment for a recognized media outlet who wish to attend the Nakiska Snowdown can apply for accreditation by filling out the following media accreditation form.
A member of Alpine Canada's media team will contact you before the event to advise you of the status of your application and to provide you with information on accreditation pick up.
High-resolution photos will be available for editorial use at the end of each day. For more information on the use of Alpine Canada photos or on media accreditation for the event, please contact:
Keith Bradford
Director, Communications
Alpine Canada
C. 403.620.2362
kbradford@alpinecanada.org
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Getting here
Nakiska Mountain Resort is a 45-minute drive from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and next door to Canmore and Banff.
Staying here
If you want to stay in the middle of the action, the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis is the place to be.
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